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Fan cowl tie rod assembly

US10814996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2018
Grant dateOct 27, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2260/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A nacelle may comprise a fan cowl and a tie rod assembly coupled to the fan cowl. The tie rod assembly may comprise a first tie rod coupled to the fan cowl and a second tie rod coupled to the first tie rod and the fan cowl. Rotational motion may be transferred between the first tie rod and the second tie rod. A retention structure may be coupled to an interior surface of the fan cowl.

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